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Introduced
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
In Committee
10/08/2025
10/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of May 1, 1933 (P.L.103, No.69), entitled "An act concerning townships of the second class; and amending, revising, consolidating and changing the law relating thereto," in corporate powers, further providing for care of memorials.
AI Summary
This bill amends The Second Class Township Code to expand the powers of township boards of supervisors regarding memorial maintenance and care. The bill broadens the definition of "memorials" to include not only monuments commemorating military service members (such as those who served in the Pennsylvania National Guard or U.S. armed forces), but also memorials honoring first responders like firefighters, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency vehicle drivers, and township police officers. Under the revised law, township boards of supervisors are explicitly authorized to maintain, repair, establish, or contribute to the maintenance, repair, or establishment of such memorials. Additionally, the boards are permitted to receive financial contributions from individuals or organizations to support these memorial-related activities. The changes provide townships with more flexibility in preserving and supporting memorials that honor local heroes from both military and public service backgrounds. The bill will take effect 60 days after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs
Sponsors (12)
Tim Kearney (D)*,
Michele Brooks (R),
Rosemary Brown (R),
Jay Costa (D),
Cris Dush (R),
Scott Hutchinson (R),
Dawn Keefer (R),
Patty Kim (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Pat Stefano (R),
Elder Vogel (R),
Judy Ward (R),
Last Action
Re-referred to Appropriations (on 10/08/2025)
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